While The Gathering Place is closed through April 30 to onsite programming during COVID-19, our staff is available for support by phone and email. Please scroll past the information below to find a list of virtual programs and videos for cooking, exercise, tai chi and more.
If you are new to The Gathering Place, please contact Betsy Kohn, Chief Program Officer, via email or 216.455.1507 and she will help you get connected with support and information.
The Gathering Place offers free programs and services addressing the emotional, physical, spiritual and social needs of individuals and families currently coping with the impact of cancer in their lives.
Upcoming Virtual Programs and Links to Videos for Cooking, Exercise, Tai Chi & More
Cancer & COVID-19 - Virtual Town Hall Tuesday, April 7, 6:30-8:00pm EST
What you need to know to navigate cancer during the COVID-19 health pandemic. Presented by Dr. Ted Teknos, President, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. Click here to register
COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Series - Click Here for all the upcoming programs & to register
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Cooking with Beth & Stephanie
Easy No-bake Peanut Butter & Jelly Energy Balls - View the Video here
Using what's in your pantry and freezer - View the video here
For more healthy recipes visit here
Exercising with Stephen
Click here to exercise with Stephen
Relaxing with The Gathering Place
Click here for a lovely 3 minute meditation to bring calm and relaxation. Suitable for the entire family.
Take Time to Chill with Tai Chi
Click here for a 20 minute tai chi practice suitable for children and adults and all abilities.
TGP Family Connection - A daily message for families that includes resources and activities for managing at home during COVID-19
Friday, April 3 Family Connection - Click here to access
To connect with a staff person:
Emotional support - Betsy Kohn, 216.455.1507 or kohn@touchedbycancer.org
Resources & educational information - Eileen Coan, 216.455.1504 or coan@touchedbycancer.org
Children, Teens, Young Adults and Families - Casey Durkin, 216.455.1523 or durkin@touchedbycancer.org
Nutrition and Exercise - Beth Bennett, 216.455.1517 or bennett@touchedbycancer.org
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Race for the Place
Sunday, June 7, 2020
National Cancer Survivors Day
We are still planning to Race for the Place on Sunday, June 7th at Beachwood Place to help keep our programs and services free of charge to individuals and families coping with cancer. We are working on a Plan B in case we can't Race for the Place in person on June 7.
We invite you to join us by starting a team or signing up to walk or run at the Race for the Place website. We are grateful that University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center is our presenting sponsor this year.
The Gathering Place believes in treating all people with respect and dignity. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge to create and maintain an environment that embraces and includes diverse traditions, ethnicity, experiences and orientation.
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